US Bridges

Academy Road over I-95

Fair

Kennebec County, Maine · 0.615 MI E Center RD · Structure no. 0542

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Academy Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Academy Road over I-95 in Kennebec County, Maine. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 71 years old, older than the Maine average of 53.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 512 by 2036. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAcademy Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.615 MI E Center RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyKennebec County
StateMaine
Coordinates44.12645, -69.96695
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2016)
Projected traffic512 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Academy Road over I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Academy Road over I-95 carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Academy Road over I-95?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Academy Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.